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Hyphenation of questions

How to hyphenate questions

Because it is a word with a single syllable, questions is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

questions
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: questions

Definitions of questions

questions is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

    Example: What is your question?

  • noun
    A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.

    Example: The question of seniority will be discussed at the meeting.

  • noun
    A doubt or challenge about the truth or accuracy of a matter.

    Example: He obeyed without question.

  • noun
    A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.

    Example: I move that the question be put to a vote.

  • noun
    (chiefly with definite article) Interrogation by torture.
  • noun
    Talk; conversation; speech.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.
  • verb
    To raise doubts about; have doubts about.
  • verb
    To argue; to converse; to dispute.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A game in which players must only say questions, and if they don't they lose.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.